SC asks govt. what it has done to end manual scavenging Subject: Schemes Section Vulnerable Section Context: The Supreme Court has directed the government to place on record within six weeks the steps taken by it to implement its nearly 10 years old judgment to end manual scavenging and prevent future generations from […]
Govt plans 10 ‘Clean Plant Centres’ Subject : Schemes Section :Agriculture Concept : With the demand for foreign planting materials of fruits like apples, avocados and blueberries rising over the years, the Central government plans to set up 10 ‘Clean Plant Centres’ About Clean Plant Centre Objective: To boost domestic production of the […]
International Intellectual Property index Subject : Schemes Section : Reports and Indices Concept : India ranks 42nd among 55 leading global economies on the International IP Index. International Intellectual Property Index It was released annually by the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre (GIPC). The index was started in 2012 and […]
Budget for cooperatives to achieve inclusive growth Subject : Schemes Concept : Budget 202324 strengthens the cooperatives to take forward the agenda for inclusive growth. Cooperatives as economic entities have a major role in enhancing the income of the small and weaker sections, providing opportunities for employment, enabling access to credit and the […]
Adopt a Heritage Scheme Subject : Schemes Concept : The Dalmia Bharat Group, under the Central Government’s Adopt A Heritage: ApniDharohar, ApniPehchaan scheme, is now showcasing the history of the Red Fort (17th Century monument) to visitors. About the Scheme The ‘Adopt a Heritage: ApniDharohar, ApniPehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry […]
6 years minimum age for Class 1 admission Subject : Schemes Section: Education Context: Students can be admitted to Class 1 only at the age of “6+” years instead of the earlier practice of “5+” years, the Education Ministry told States and Union Territories Concept: NEP 2020, children in the age group of […]
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uttham Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) behind schedule Subject :Schemes Section : Renewable energy Concept Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) is a farmer-oriented solar power scheme that will allow setting up grid-connected solar plants in rural areas and off-grid solar pumps. This scheme is implemented by Ministry […]
Changes in organ transplant rules Subject :Schemes Section :Health Concept : The Union health ministry modified national organ transplantation guidelines to allow even those above 65 years of age to register to receive an organ for transplantation from deceased donors. Background The Union Health Ministry is working on a ‘One Nation, One Organ […]
PM to open Aadi Mahotsav Festival Subject :Schemes Section :Tribal Concept : Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) on February 16 in New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. About Aadi Mahotsav: It is an annual Tribal Festival that […]
India moves to 5th place in global ranking of accreditation systems for quality Subject : Schemes Section :Indices Concept: India has been placed at the fifth position out of 184 countries in terms of its accreditation system, according to the recently released Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021. Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) […]